________ Occurs When Bacteria Flourish and Grow in the Bloodstream

Question

________ occurs when bacteria flourish and grow in the bloodstream.
A)Viremia
B)Fungemia
C)Hemovirus
D)Bacteremia
E)Septicemia

Accepted Answer

Septicemia is the condition where bacteria rapidly multiply in the bloodstream and cause widespread inflammation throughout the body. It can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening condition. Viremia is when viruses are present in the bloodstream, fungemia is when fungi are present in the bloodstream, and hemovirus is not a medically recognized term. Bacteremia is a more general term for the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, but septicemia specifically refers to the condition where the bacterial growth is causing severe symptoms.